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Forced conversion claims staunchly denied by Hamas, rights group
Hamas government in Gaza denied claims that Ramez had been forcibly converted…
Oman crackdowns on freedom of speech
latest arrests for criticising the Sultan highlight government unease with dissent
The battle for Damascus underway
After several high level ranking officials are reported dead or injured, Al-Assad's…
Qatar upgrades weaponry with a US deal
Amidst growing tensions with Iran, Qatar upgrades defences while the US steps…
US views working with Iran on Syria as ‘unproductive’
Dueling draft resolutions on Syria pit Security Council members against each other
African leaders divided after historic AU vote
A historic vote that saw the first woman elected to head the…
Russia and Saudi Arabia trade barbs on human rights
The tersely worded statements may hint at secret negotiations on Syria
Turkish police crack down on Kurdish rally
Riot police used water cannons and tear gas on Kurdish protesters armed…